245/45 & 275/35 stock rim handling issues?
04-01-2013, 06:08 PM
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245/45 & 275/35 stock rim handling issues?
So, I am about to purchase a new set of tires (Pilot cup supersports) for my G37S, which is on stock rims and stock suspension. Seen a lot of posts in this forum about upgrading to 245/45/19 front & 275/35/19 rear... I am considering doing the same thing. So far I've concluded the following from the posts I've read:
1) People think it looks better as the tyres arent 'stretched'
2) It is safe and doesnt rub
What I can't seem to find out conclusively is, is it actually better (other than the standard assumption more rubber must = better)? I mean Infiniti must have chosen the narrower tyres for a reason, for example reduced bodyroll and therefore better control at the limit/on uneven twisty roads?? Wouldn't upgrading the tyre width without adjusting the suspension setup affect that?
Aside from looks, I am questioning whether such an upgrade is noticable/worth the extra cash/actually detrimental to handling (without other upgrades). (And I prefer driving technical/windy country roads rather than trying to shave 0.2 seconds off a straight drag sprint...)
Thoughts?
1) People think it looks better as the tyres arent 'stretched'
2) It is safe and doesnt rub
What I can't seem to find out conclusively is, is it actually better (other than the standard assumption more rubber must = better)? I mean Infiniti must have chosen the narrower tyres for a reason, for example reduced bodyroll and therefore better control at the limit/on uneven twisty roads?? Wouldn't upgrading the tyre width without adjusting the suspension setup affect that?
Aside from looks, I am questioning whether such an upgrade is noticable/worth the extra cash/actually detrimental to handling (without other upgrades). (And I prefer driving technical/windy country roads rather than trying to shave 0.2 seconds off a straight drag sprint...)
Thoughts?
04-01-2013, 10:01 PM
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So, I am about to purchase a new set of tires (Pilot cup supersports) for my G37S, which is on stock rims and stock suspension. Seen a lot of posts in this forum about upgrading to 245/45/19 front & 275/35/19 rear... I am considering doing the same thing. So far I've concluded the following from the posts I've read:
1) People think it looks better as the tyres arent 'stretched'
2) It is safe and doesnt rub
What I can't seem to find out conclusively is, is it actually better (other than the standard assumption more rubber must = better)? I mean Infiniti must have chosen the narrower tyres for a reason, for example reduced bodyroll and therefore better control at the limit/on uneven twisty roads?? Wouldn't upgrading the tyre width without adjusting the suspension setup affect that?
Aside from looks, I am questioning whether such an upgrade is noticable/worth the extra cash/actually detrimental to handling (without other upgrades). (And I prefer driving technical/windy country roads rather than trying to shave 0.2 seconds off a straight drag sprint...)
Thoughts?
1) People think it looks better as the tyres arent 'stretched'
2) It is safe and doesnt rub
What I can't seem to find out conclusively is, is it actually better (other than the standard assumption more rubber must = better)? I mean Infiniti must have chosen the narrower tyres for a reason, for example reduced bodyroll and therefore better control at the limit/on uneven twisty roads?? Wouldn't upgrading the tyre width without adjusting the suspension setup affect that?
Aside from looks, I am questioning whether such an upgrade is noticable/worth the extra cash/actually detrimental to handling (without other upgrades). (And I prefer driving technical/windy country roads rather than trying to shave 0.2 seconds off a straight drag sprint...)
Thoughts?
04-05-2013, 10:35 AM
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Like any other automaker, it was a matter of cost.
To me it was worth the extra cost.
The extra rubber does help handling.
Why do you think the FIA puts a restriction on tire widths to the teams!
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